FRAUD ALERT: Scammers Diverting Drug Shipments from Distributors, Pharmacies

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Here is the full text of an email alert sent by the California State Board of Pharmacy:

"Pharmacies, hospitals, and distributors are being warned about scammers using sophisticated techniques to obtain account numbers and other sensitive information and unlawfully divert quantities of pharmaceutical goods in transit. In some cases, scammers pretended to represent the state’s board of pharmacy or employees for a particular distributor or pharmacy.

The callers requested and obtained each pharmacy’s DEA number and account purchasing information for their principal distributor. The scammers then called each distributor – pretending to be the pharmacy – and ordered between $100,000 and $300,000 worth of products. Common products ordered included a variety of HIV medications (Descovy, Triumeq, Odefsey) and Xarelto, Otezla, and Eliquis.

Once the products were delivered, the scammers called the pharmacy – pretending to be the distributor – and advised the pharmacy the order was made in error. The scammers then arranged for a courier to pick up the diverted product.

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition (HDAPCSC) has released a report about this problem: “Fraud Alert: Distributor/Customer Product Ordering Scheme,” Version 2 (Updated June 2022). The report discusses methods being used to divert drug shipments and tips for protecting distributors and pharmacies.

The California State Board of Pharmacy urges drug distributors and pharmacists to read the report and learn how to spot fraudulent activity and prevent drug diversion."

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FRAUD ALERT: Scammers Diverting Drug Shipments from Distributors, Pharmacies (an email alert sent by the California State Board of Pharmacy on June 24, 2022)

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"While pharmaceuticals are relatively hearty, biologics often require additional logistics and handling, which leads to a higher level of operational complexity.  "

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"These latest deals show how generic purchasing consortia are accelerating business alignment between pharmacies and their wholesaler suppliers.

The deals also signal further generic purchasing consolidation. For both brand-name and generic drug manufacturers, a robust channel strategy function is more important than ever."

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• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
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Drug Supplier Will Acquire Pharmaceutical Wholesaler - CEMag

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Drug Supplier Will Acquire Pharmaceutical Wholesaler - CEMag:

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• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
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• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

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     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
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Pharmacy Designated Representative Training Requirements

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Pharmacy Designated Representative Training Requirements

If you're new to the pharmacy world of the Designated Representative, maybe this quick introduction will help. I'm going to explain, using the California (CA) State Board of Pharmacy as the example.

According to the CA Designated Representative application form:

A designated representative is an individual who performs clerical, inventory control, housekeeping, delivery, maintenance, or similar functions related to the distribution or dispensing of dangerous drugs or dangerous devices. To work as a designated representative, you must possess and keep a current certificate as a designated representative.

There are quite a number of requirements that have to be met in order to qualify, including the following training requirements listed on the application form:

Complete a training program that, at a minimum, addresses each of the following subjects:
(A) Knowledge and understanding of California and federal law relating to the distribution of dangerous drugs and dangerous devices.
(B) Knowledge and understanding of California and federal law relating to the distribution of controlled substances.
(C) Knowledge and understanding of quality control systems.
(D) Knowledge and understanding of the United States Pharmacopoeia standards relating to the safe storage and handling of drugs.
(E) Knowledge and understanding of prescription terminology, abbreviations, dosages and format.

The trick then becomes finding a way to fulfill the training program requirement. I've posted links to training and certification service providers below.

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For Designated Representative license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training affidavit):

• CA Designated Representative Wholesaler Training - Available around-the-clock 24 x 7
• CA Designated Representative 3PL Training
• CA Designated Representative Reverse Distributor Training  
• The Designated Representative Institute

     Florida:

• Florida Certified Designated Representative - CDR Laws and Rules Examination Prep Course

For HMDR Exemptee license applicants  -  Training programs, courses, classes, seminars:

     California (earn a training completion certificate):

• CA Home Medical Device Retailer (HMDR) Exemptee Training Course
• The Exemptee Institute